NEET Botany Algae MCQ Question
A diagram shows three types of algae: (a) Green algae (i) Volvox (ii) Ulothrix, (b) Brown algae (i) Laminaria, and (c) Red algae (i) Porphyra. Which algae type is known for producing hydrocolloids?
Brown algae
Green algae
Red algae
Blue-green algae
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, certain marine brown and red algae produce large amounts of hydrocolloids, which are water-holding substances.
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